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Stone Temple Pilots Members File Lawsuit Against Scott Weiland

Chad Childers — Sat, 25 May 2013 03:07:49 +0000

Stone Temple Pilots apparently fired frontman Scott Weiland earlier this year and now the band has filed a lawsuit against the singer, claiming that he plotted to sabotage their 20th anniversary tour, among other accusations. TMZ.com reports that the band stated that Weiland was chronically late for performances and missed promotional gigs, which led to the band [...]

Scott Weiland: Chester Bennington-Fronted Band Is 'Not Stone Temple Pilots'

Spencer Kaufman — Sat, 25 May 2013 03:00:06 +0000

Many music fans were surprised last weekend when Stone Temple Pilots not only played a secret gig with Linkin Park's Chester Bennington as their new singer at the KROQ Weenie Roast in Los Angeles, but also released a new song called 'Out of Time.' But perhaps no one was more surprised than original STP frontman Scott Weiland, who was apparently fired from the band earlier this year.

Stone Temple Pilots Members Minus Scott Weiland to Play Benefit with Slash, Duff McKagan + More

Chad Childers — Mon, 06 May 2013 17:32:31 +0000

For those wondering about the future of Stone Temple Pilots without Scott Weiland, the first clue will come later this month when the DeLeo brothers and drummer Eric Kretz perform at the MusiCares MAP Fund benefit in Los Angeles. The trio is being advertised as 'Members of Stone Temple Pilots,' lending credence to the notion that they'll be able to continue utilizing the band name without worry.

Scott Weiland Not Closing Door on Stone Temple Pilots Return After 'Reactionary' Firing

Chad Childers — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 14:15:39 +0000

Although Scott Weiland isn't happy with the recent announcement that he was fired from Stone Temple Pilots, he hoping there will be a reconciliation in the future. In a new interview with the Youngstown News' Vindicator, Weiland says that he feels his ousting was a "reactionary" decision and doesn't feel the door has closed on his time with the band.

Scott Weiland Challenges Concertgoer to Fight

Chad Childers — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 22:27:37 +0000

Former Stone Temple Pilots frontman Scott Weiland had an interesting weekend on his latest solo tour that included him challenging a heckling audience member to a fight in New York and some rather odd rants during a show in Washington, D.C.

Scott Weiland on Stone Temple Pilots: 'I View Them as Family'

Chad Childers — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 15:28:36 +0000

Scott Weiland is currently out touring with his solo band, The Wildabouts, and it looks as though things will remain that way in the wake of his recent firing from Stone Temple Pilots. In a new interview, he reiterated his stance that "no one in the band can be fired" from the band, but he's now taking a more reflective approach to his time with the band.

Scott Weiland Claims 'No One Can Be Fired' From Stone Temple Pilots in New Video Interview

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:35:04 +0000

This week has been a chaotic one for Stone Temple Pilots. Founding member and vocalist Scott Weiland was officially fired from the group, much to his surprise, leaving the DeLeo brothers and drummer Eric Kretz without a singer. However, in a new interview with TMZ, Weiland is insisting that he is still a member of Stone Temple Pilots, and that his firing was a publicity stunt to bring attention to the act.

Scott Weiland Talks Stone Temple Pilots Future in Pre-Firing Interview

Chad Childers — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 21:56:08 +0000

Stone Temple Pilots announced that they officially fired singer Scott Weiland yesterday (Feb. 27), which met with a follow-up statement from the frontman in which he revealed that he was surprised by the announcement. "Surprised" is definitely the key word, as Weiland spoke with Rolling Stone earlier this week about the rumors and his future with Stone Temple Pilots and he did not let on that there was trouble on the horizon.

Scott Weiland Responds to Termination From Stone Temple Pilots

Chad Childers — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 20:23:54 +0000

Scott Weiland is now weighing in with his own official response to today's news that he has been fired from Stone Temple Pilots. The vocalist stated as recently as yesterday that all was still good with his longtime band, telling Rolling Stone, "STP has not broken up. I haven't quit. I haven't been fired." He even added that they were talking about when they wanted to tour again.

Stone Temple Pilots Officially Fire Scott Weiland

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 15:48:13 +0000

According to a press release just sent out on behalf of Stone Temple Pilots, singer Scott Weiland has been officially been fired from the band. The troubled vocalist is no stranger to internal conflict, and it seems that those days are far from over for Weiland, as he once again finds himself out of a job.

Scott Weiland Firms Up Dates for 2013 Solo Tour

Chad Childers — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 15:08:46 +0000

Scott Weiland will begin 2013 as a solo artist. The frontman, who made overtures about reuniting with Velvet Revolver last year only to have Slash publicly rebuke them and reveal that the singer had once again parted ways with Stone Temple Pilots, is hitting the road next month.

Scott Weiland Working on New Material + Planning Tour

Chad Childers — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 23:37:18 +0000

Scott Weiland is back in the creative spirit, working on new music, though it is not known as of yet where it will turn up. The singer is also reportedly mapping out some tour dates for 2013, with an announcement expected soon. Longtime Weiland cohort Doug Grean revealed in a Facebook posting that he was [...]

Slash on Scott Weiland's Velvet Revolver Reunion Comments: 'We're Not Buying It'

Chad Childers — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 16:40:16 +0000

Scott Weiland may have reunited with Velvet Revolver for a show early last year, but the singer's comments about getting back together with the band are not exactly having the desired effect.

Scott Weiland: 'It's the Perfect Time for Velvet Revolver to Get Back Together'

Mary Ouellette — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 18:07:08 +0000

While the remaining members of Velvet Revolver have been rocking out with their latest solo efforts, former vocalist Scott Weiland seems hopeful about the revival of the band and his potential return as the frontman of the currently defunct supergroup. In fact, he even suggests they are set to start writing new material.

Stone Temple Pilots Singer Scott Weiland Engaged to Photographer Jamie Wachtel

Mary Ouellette — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 22:29:15 +0000

When it comes to love, Scott Weiland is counting on the old adage that the third time’s a charm. The Stone Temple Pilots singer recently announced that he’s now engaged to girlfriend Jamie Wachtel. The couple have been dating for about a year, and the upcoming nuptials will mark Weiland’s third marriage.

Velvet Revolver Perform Set With Scott Weiland at Charity Gig

Jeff Giles — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:57:50 +0000

Four years after their acrimonious split, the members of Velvet Revolver reunited with lead singer Scott Weiland for a brief live set last night (Jan. 12) — and now a message on the band’s website is causing some to question whether Weiland could be back in the fold on a more permanent basis.

Velvet Revolver to Reunite With Scott Weiland for One-Off Gig

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 15:12:56 +0000

Scott Weiland is rejoining Velvet Revolver, but only for one night and one show!

According to Blabbermouth, the former VR lead singer will perform with his ex mates for a good cause – the ‘Love You Madly: A Concert for John O’Brien’ benefit show, which is set to take place Thursday, Jan. 12, at the House of Blues in West Hollywood, Calif. In addition, Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello will appear on the bill along with Sheryl Crow, Maroon 5′s Adam Levine and others.

Scott Weiland Christmas Album? [VIDEO]

Critter — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 20:43:32 +0000

If you haven't already heard the news by now Scott Weiland of Stone Temple Pilots & Velvet Revolver fame has recorded a new Christmas album "It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year" in stores now & available at various legal download sites online . I thought the exact same thing when I heard the news "what the f#@k" why the hell is Scott Weiland recording a Christmas Album?

Slipknot's Corey Taylor: Scott Weiland Is a Lazy Piece of S—

Jeff Giles — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:42:40 +0000

Don’t let the name of Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor‘s latest tour fool you — it might sound like an intimate gathering of well-mannered friends, but ‘An Evening with Corey Taylor’ is turning out to be one of the most rock ‘n’ roll road trips of the year.